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Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7^th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport. Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.  

Rail

You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.

Airport Buses

Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.

These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Taxi

Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.

However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.

Personal Car

Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.

Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

The distance between Diori Hamani Niamey International Airport and the capital of Nigeria, Niamey, is about 8 kilometers. To reach the city center directly you can go to the minibus called faba faba or taxi. If comfort in transportation is more important to you, you can also rent your own car. The maximum duration of your journey is 15 minutes.

Minibus

The name "faba faba" given to minibuses those provide transportation between Niamey Airport and Niamey city center. Faba faba vehicles, which are often preferred by tourists, are quite cheap. With faba faba minibuses you can easily reach the city center and to other parts of the city by transferring.

Taxi

When you land at Niamey Airport, you can use airport taxis or private taxis. The cost of reaching Niamey city center by 24/7 ready-to-arrive taxis can vary between 15,000 and 18,000 Nigerian Nigerians (47-56 dollars). From the airport it is possible to get into Niamey city in 10 to 12 minutes by taxi.

Car Rental

Renting a car can be an ideal method for you if you are going to stay in Niamey for more than a couple of days. While urban public transport in Niamey has improved considerably, renting a car can be practical in terms of time saving. You can use the N1 and N25 to reach Niamey city center as soon as possible with the car you will rent from the airport. It is recommended to do a little research before the day you rent your car, because sometimes domestic companies can have periodic campaigns and discounts.